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Morse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, recently unveiled KeyWatcher Touch, its powerful enterprise-level key control and management system. Reinforcing the company's competitive advantage and industry reputation, KeyWatcher Touch features the ability to join multiple locations, common usage of database and programming and an instrument-grade touch screen LCD display. Other firsts include the time-saving KeyAnywhere capabil...

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, introduces two new H.264 network encoders, a 4-channel and 16-channel model, that convert analogue camera inputs (both NTSC/EIA and PAL/CCIR) into streamed IP video data. Advanced features such as museum search, that permits users to conduct quick analysis of recorded events, as well as dynamic load balancing and automatic detection, are provided when the device is used as part of a ViconNet Video Managem...

 Morse Watchman's new KeyWatcher Touch features breakthrough touchscreen functionalityVisitors to this year's ASIS Conference and Trade Show at the Orlando County Convention Center can "Get the Touch!" at the Morse Watchmans booth and have a chance to win an Apple® iPod Touch. The promotion helps launch Morse Watchmans' new KeyWatcher® Touch key control and management system, featuring breakthrough touchscreen functionality and enhanced TrueTouch client software. "The...

  HID will present its portfolio in identity and access management at IFSECHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will showcase the latest advances and offerings in physical and logical access control solutions as well as secure issuance at this week's IFSEC South Africa. HID Global will present a broad range of solutions that feature HID Global's portfolio in identity and access management, and the company's ActivIdentity brand soluti...

  Gallagher will strengthen the ComNet sales team by providing solutions to the complex network challengesComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has announced that Robert Gallagher has been appointed as the company's Vice President of Network Systems and Security Solutions Gallagher's new role will be to support the ComNet sales team by providing solutions to the difficult network challenges...

   The CyberLock access solution incorporates the mechanical lock hardware Videx will be showcasing the CyberLock system of electromechanical cylinders, programmable keys and smart padlocks at ASIS in Orlando. The CyberLock access solution incorporates the mechanical lock hardware that is already being used in a facility. No wiring or structural changes are required to retrofit existing locks. Simply replace each mechanical lock's core with a CyberLock eCylinder to ha...

Enforcer Club's text-to-win competition enables installers to showcase the latest in security technologyThe Enforcer Club's text-to-win competition has recently enabled another installer the opportunity to showcase the latest in security technology, thanks to its unique prize.Last month Jason Flannery, from Nationwide Security Systems (UK) Ltd was the first installer to land himself an Enforcer demo kit, and we can now announce this month's winner is Daniel Legg, of Ringwood Fire and Security.W...

 The Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9/11 Award and the George R. Lippert Memorial Award will be presented The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the InterPort Police-International Association of Airport & Seaport Police will host the Security Week Gala from 7:00-10:00 p.m., 2 November 2011 at the Lighthouse on Chelsea Pier 61, New York. Two awards will be given at the event. The Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9/11 Award is given each year to an individual who has significantly contributed to...

 Pyronix will visit 50 distributors with its "Big Thank You" initiative One of the UK's leading manufacturers of security equipment is set to tour the UK with various activities in order to thank its loyal customers for 25 years of business.Pyronix was established back in 1986, and throughout the last quarter of a century has grown to become a world leader in the manufacture and development of security equipment, with an emphasis on evolving their product range to meet ever changi...

  Nedap's new office in Dubai will act as an international hub for the company Nedap Security Management has opened a new training centre in Dubai, thereby strengthening its position in the Middle East. After several years of continuous growth Nedap Security Management moved to a bigger office in Dubai earlier this year. This new office in the Dubai Silicon Oasis now also features a new training facility. This centre located at DSO Head Quarters - Office D-205 in Dubai, has all the nec...

  BSIA issues a firm position statement on third party testing and certification The Security Equipment Manufacturers (SEMS) Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has issued a firm position statement on third party testing, calling for the European Union to implement a fair, unified testing and certification regime to facilitate free trade for security manufacturers throughout EU member countries. Current procedures require security equipment manufacturers to get...

  Bold Communications appointes Jeff Kitching as Development ManagerJeff Kitching has joined security monitoring solutions supplier, Bold Communications, in a UK Business Development role. Jeff played a significant part in establishing Adpro as a leading CCTV transmission product and, more recently, was in the role of Security Systems Sales Manager for ADT Fire & Security in the East Midlands.Jeff will have overall responsibility for all UK sales for Bold, bringing a valuable...

  Opengear offers 50% discounts for qualified training centers and students Opengear, provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions, announced it will offer a 50% discount to qualified Cisco training centers around the world for the Opengear IM4200, CM4000 and ACM5000. "IT labs and training facilities leverage Opengear open source console servers and smart cellular routers to bring secure hands-on experiences to remote students," said Todd Rycheck...

telent takes over analogue radio unit of Cassidian Communicationseuromicron’s subsidiary telent GmbH and Cassidian Communications GmbH, a leading provider of mission-critical communications systems for customers from the fields of public safety, transport, industry and power supply, signed end of June an agreement to take over and to continue Cassidian’s analogue radio activities. In future, telent will support the customer installations of Cassidian Communications GmbH in the area o...

  Gallagher Group organises future-focused trainingNew Zealand company Gallagher Group was a hive of activity recently as they hosted technical account managers from around the world. The week-long TAM conference in Hamilton was a future-focused event for the staff in the market to gather at the head office and discuss upcoming products and plans for the direction of business for Gallagher. The technical account managers got valuable face to face time with product managers as...

  COMPRION already offering GCF conformance test cases for LTE USAT terminal testingCOMPRION has recently launched LTE USAT test bench contains all test cases (TCs) specified  by  3GPP TSG CT6 for LTE USAT, which have been selected by GCF in the new work item (WI) 137 for USAT interworking with E-UTRA/EPC Rel-8.COMPRION is known for its timely delivery of test benches based on official test standards. The LTE USAT test bench, part of the COMPRION SIMfony LTE solution, wa...

  Powered by Pixim Seawolf logoPixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, unveiled two new brand logos today. The new logos feature the recognizable, stylized "Pixim" from the company's corporate logo with the words "Powered by" in italics on top. The logos are designed to be used on the marketing materials, product, packaging, and spec sheets of camera manufacturers who build cameras based on Pixim's chip technology. The first...

With the VKC-13100/IR-2810 eneo is expanding its range of bullet cameras by a compact model (further versions in this housing are currently in preparation). 650 TV lines horizontal resolution, switchable IR cut filter for full day/night operability and 40 integrated 850 nm LEDs with a maximum illumination range of 50 metres are among the major features of this series. The housing has an IP68 protection rating allowing full operational use in adverse weather conditions. Extremely practical: f...

  SALTO is now  ISO 14001 certified company with more market credibility By meeting the ISO 14001 standard, SALTO Systems is able to demonstrate its commitment to achieving both legal and regulatory compliance whilst presenting itself as a forward thinking, environmentally aware business. ISO 14001, which is an internationally accepted standard, exists to address the balance between maintaining profitability whilst reducing environmental impact.Javier Roquero, Managing Dir...

 Panasonic is delighted to be partnering with REW said Peter Dempsey, National Account Manager, Panasonic, IrelandPSNE recently announced that it has entered into a commercial agreement with Richmond Electrical Wholesalers, better known as REW, to distribute Panasonic range of professional security solutions in the Irish market.The commercial agreement with Panasonic gives REW the right to supply all Panasonic's market leading professional security surveillance systems, including both analo...

  Pixim acquires developer of innovative image sensor technologyPixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, announced today the acquisition of Advasense Technologies, Ltd., a developer of next generation CMOS image sensor technology located in Ra'anana, Israel. Advasense was founded with the vision of dramatically improving the image quality of cameras used in mobile applications. The company has since deployed several breakthrough innovations in hi...

  Cassidian, and its partners are engaged in the Research & Technology project DemolocCassidian and its partners 3D Plus, CEA-Leti and the emergency-response service for the Rhone region SDIS (Service departemental d'incendie et de secours) are engaged in the Research & Technology project Demoloc, in which they are currently evaluating the potential use of inertial sensors for attitude monitoring and radio triangulation for indoor location. One of the critical aspects of fire-f...

 Master Lock has urged organisations to take necessary steps regarding the responsibility of an employee on security According to a survey of 1,000 UK workers, commissioned by key safe specialist, Master lock, businesses are leaving themselves open to crime and loss in production time by placing the responsibility for security on their employees. The research exposed the 27,000 businesses which are at risk of workplace burglary as a consequence of misplaced keys and security procedu...

Khalifa University, Cassidian and Emiraje Systems have established the Cyber Operations Centre of ExcellenceUniversity, Cassidian and Emiraje Systems L.L.C. recently established the Cyber Operations Centre of Excellence. The new centre will be located at Khalifa University. The establishment of the Cyber Operations Centre of Excellence follows on from an agreement signed in 2010. As part of the agreement, Cassidian and Emiraje Systems committed to providing resources and equipment...

 Annual Information Destruction (ID) Conference and Exhibition organised by BSIA became a huge success this year The second edition of the annual Information Destruction (ID) Conference and Exhibition, organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its ID section, was held on the 8th of June, in Birmingham. Following the success of 2010's event, this year's specialist exhibition and conference, targeted at professionals in the information destruction industry, proved ev...

 RML AD group finished fourth at this years Le Mans 24 Hours 2011  Everyone at RML AD Group knows what it feels like to win at Le Mans. The team has taken the LMP2 title twice in recent years, and they have experienced the rich swell of emotion, pride and satisfaction that comes with seeing their own drivers standing on that famous podium. On Sunday, in the 79th edition of the 24 Hours, the team's trio of Mike Newton, Thomas Erdos and Ben Collins, battled through to fourth in the LMP...

  UDT 2011 was visited by large number of delegtes from 47 countries An innovative approach to both the conference and the exhibition paid dividends for Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) 2011, which took place at ExCeL London from 7 - 9 June. The conference was attended by over 240 delegates from 47 countries with the plenary session attracting a full house for the keynote address by Rear Admiral Amjad Hussain, Director (Precision Attack) and Controller of the British Royal Navy. Also...

  ACT showcased its range of products at IFSEC 2011 all designed using the most recent technologiesAccess Control Technology used IFSEC 2011 as an opportunity to showcase a number of new products, due for release this year, including door controllers, readers, locks and software all designed using the most recent technologies. Among the products being demonstrated was the ACTpro 1500 single door controller which will provide a cost effective access control solution for up to 32 door...

AVCIS revealed that almost 9000 cars have been stolen in the beginning of 2011Almost 9,000 vehicles across the UK were stolen in just 36 days at the beginning of 2011, equating to one stolen every six minutes, reports the Association of Chief Police Officers Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (AVCIS).The statistics have been revealed ahead of AVCIS' Car Crime Awareness Week, which takes place on 13-19 June 2011. The initiative aims to raise the public's awareness of vehicle crime method...

The iPhone App "Dallmeier Mobile Video Center" enables the mobile access to Dallmeier systems (DVR, NVR, server, cameras) with an iPhone. You can conveniently access live images as well as the corresponding recordings on the go. Special transcoding prepares the images for ideal display on the iPhone and ensures a high frame rate at the same time. The Dallmeier App has the typical iPhone intuitive operation including multi-touch zoom. Separate settings for 3G and Wifi operation can...